STAFF

Victor Lopez

Executive Director

Victor Lopez was born and raised in Chula Vista. The son of two immigrant parents from Mexico City and Tijuana, he grew up with Spanish as his first language while spending time back and forth with his family across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.

He served as the Lincoln Club's Deputy Director prior to becoming Executive Director. Victor was also former Campaign Manager for Noli Zosa for City Council and also worked for the Office of Councilmember Chris Cate and Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer.

Victor earned his bachelor's degree at San Diego State University majoring in Political Science with a minor in International Security and Conflict Resolution Studies.

As Executive Director of the Lincoln Club of San Diego County, Victor oversees all club operations and its strategic vision.

Kaila Weedman

Membership Director

Kaila Weedman is the Membership Director of the Lincoln Club of San Diego County. For a decade, Kaila has been an active fundraiser developing and managing finance campaigns for dozens of bi-partisan candidates, political organizations, and nonprofits.

She is also a partner at K2 Fundraising Agency. Following seven years of experience with Golden State Consultants developing and managing fundraising campaigns for dozens of bi-partisan candidates, political organizations, and nonprofits, Kaila returned to her alma mater, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, as the Associate Director of Advancement.

During her time with the Club, Kaila has successfully grown membership to a record high in the organization's 30+ years. A fourth generation San Diegan, Kaila received her BA in History and Communication Studies from the University of San Diego and resides in her childhood neighborhood of North Park.

Kaylie Sadlon-Herron

Membership Liaison

Kaylie Sadlon-Herron is a partner at K2 Fundraising Agency. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Kaylie relocated to San Diego in order to complete her BA at CSU San Marcos on a golf scholarship. While her passion for the sport remains, Kaylie found an even greater love of politics and public affairs when she joined the team at Golden State Consultants focusing on countywide races.

The scope of her work there expanded into the Orange County region allowing her to build strong relationships with the donor community throughout southern California. In addition to candidate campaigns, Kaylie has extensive experience working with nonprofits and membership-based organizations throughout, such as the California Women's Leadership Association, an organization dedicated to electing pro-business women to public office.

She currently serves on the Executive Board of Directors and acts as the Membership Committee Co-Chair for recruitment of new members into the Lincoln Club of San Diego County.

Eric Johnsen

Intern

Eric was born in Los Angeles California and grew up in Rancho Bernardo. He attended Rancho Bernardo High School and graduated with honors in June of 2021. He is currently attending Wheaton College in Wheaton Illinois and is expecting to graduate in May of 2025.

He is in his second year at Wheaton College IL, where he is involved in his school's tour guide team, symphonic band, and political science department. He is currently pursuing a Political Science Major, with Economics and Spanish minors.

As an intern at The Lincoln Club of San Diego County, Eric assists the Executive Director in his duties of overseeing club operations and its strategic vision.

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